salary$167,040 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$116,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$236,950per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Santa Rosa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 17.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $167,040 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $116,450 and $236,950.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 17.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.